Description

　　The M&P Engineering Manager will be located at Cirrus Aircraft Headquarters in Duluth, MN.

　　Essential Duties:

　　This job does require supervisory responsibilities of the M&P Laboratory and M&P Engineering staff.

　　Oversight of all material and process specification development, material and process screening/evaluation, material and process certification, specification maintenance, process troubleshooting, and new process development for metallic and non-metallic materials and coatings.

　　Maintain and forecast for OPEX, CAPEX budgeting, including short and long term labor forecasting of professional and technical staff

　　Ability to set priorities and level resources across multiple competing top-priority Projects

　　Act as Subject Matter Expert for all materials and process related troubleshooting, and provide SME support to all divisions of Cirrus Aircraft.

　　Work directly with the other divisions within Structures Engineering to ensure sound aircraft design, flight safety, etc.

　　Education and/or Experience:

　　Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science, Composite Materials or equivalent (MS preferred).

　　Demonstrated expertise in laminated composite processing, epoxy chemistry, and adhesive bonding mechanics

　　Demonstrated expertise in metals, coatings, heat treatment, machining, forgings, castings, and / or sheet metal forming

　　Demonstrated expertise in coatings and protective materials for electronics, wiring, sensors, as well as knowledge surrounding lightning strike protection

　　Minimum of ten years of aircraft industry experience; 15 plus years preferred

　　Product Development road mapping and leadership experience in advancement of M&P TRL / MRL is highly desired

　　Working knowledge specification creation

　　Excellent oral and written communication skills.

　　Additional Knowledge, Skills, or Abilities:

　　Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) preferred.

　　Skills with Matlab, Mathcad, Minitab, and / or Excel SigmaXL for data and statistical analysis

　　Knowledge in the use and application of Weibull Analysis

　　Knowledge in the use, troubleshooting, and advanced creation of laboratory testing equipment such as load frames, chemical analysis equipment, 3D imaging, surface science, etc.

　　Competencies: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies :

　　Technical skills: Possesses necessary skills and knowledge; pursues training and professional development; and strives to continuously build knowledge & skills and share expertise with others.

　　Interpersonal Skills: Responds promptly to customer needs; communicates clearly; focuses on solving conflict; maintains confidentiality; treats others with respect & consideration; and works effectively in groups and with other departments across the organization. Contributes to building a positive team spirit, works toward team objectives & supports successes.

　　Continuous Improvement: Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; analyzes issues, develops alternatives and creates solutions; suggests & leads initiatives to improve processes and services; develops & maintains performance metrics; adapts to change, works in an organized manner. Demonstrates through actions the value and need for continuous improvement initiatives.

　　Dependability/Initiative: Assumes ownership of actions; follows instructions, offers ideas, and follows through on commitments; encourages and monitors timely completion of performance appraisals; acceptable attendance record and commits to additional hours when necessary.

　　Organizational Support: Supports organizational goals, objectives, & values; adheres to all company policies & procedures; Observes safety & security procedures; 6S (sort, straighten, shine, standardize, sustain, safety); prioritizes, uses time efficiently, and develops action plans.

　　Leadership Attributes: Vision, integrity, empowers & involves team members; decisive; exhibits honest and fair character; demonstrates poise & composure; and committed to principles & convictions

　　This opportunity is located in Duluth, Minnesota. As the home to our corporate headquarters, Duluth is a four-season city on the western tip of Lake Superior and was voted “Best Town” by Outside Magazine. The splendor of the largest freshwater lake in the world offers a multitude of outdoor activities for adventure or rejuvenation. The North Shore lifestyle is known its year-round activities, including bicycle and snowmobile trails, kayaking, rock climbing, fishing, hiking, golfing, sailing and skiing. And as a top employer in the area, Cirrus Aircraft was recently named “Best Overall Large Company to Work for in the Northland” for the 7th year in a row, and “Best Workplace Culture” by the Duluth News Tribune readers.